1000 Flowers for the Planet - #7 Reduce Landfill
This one is more of a challenge, but there are steps we can all take to reduce landfill. The first one is not to buy things we don't need, or refuse to purchase items that are over-packaged. This is "reduce".
Secondly, we can often use things more than once if we choose to be creative. This is "reuse". Thirdly we can ensure we pass things on to others who can use what we no longer need, such as gifting to your local op-shop, donating to a toy library or putting packaging in the recycling bin. This is "recycle".
The Australian Government has some suggestions at the following site:http://www.livinggreener.gov.au/waste/reducing-waste
or look for local ideas in your own area. Give it a go, and good luck.
1 comment:
I've been reducing, reusing & recycling for years - before it was fashionable or required! I figure there's always someone who does want something I don't want anymore, and it's my job to "rehome" things!
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